Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
If you're looking for an easy, flavorful dinner that the whole family will love, this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a winner! Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce come together in just minutes, making this the perfect meal for busy nights. Serve it over rice with a side of steamed veggies for a well-balanced meal.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil avocado or vegetable oil works best
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
For the Cornstarch Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons room temperature or warm water
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken – Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Turn off sauté mode.
- Prepare the Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and honey (or sugar). Pour the sauce and cornstarch slurry into the Instant Pot to coat chicken
- Pressure Cook – Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once done, allow a natural release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Serve & Enjoy – Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve over rice with veggies!